* Stefani A. Ryan was selected as Student of the Month for October 2001 by Bethel High School and awarded a certificate and $100 savings bond from the Wythe Exchange Club at its Nov. 8 meeting. Ryan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Byrd.

* William R. McKendree, a senior at Phoebus High School, received his Eagle Scout award from Troop 21 of the Heritage District, Colonial Virginia Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The National Court of Honor took place on Dec. 22 at Hampton Baptist Church.

In Uniform

* Army Reserve Pvt. Desiree E. Lewis graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, Lewis received instruction and practice in drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, physical fitness, basic first aid, and Army values, principles, and traditions. Lewis graduated from Bethel High School in 2001 and is the daughter of Toni Mazaiwana of Hampton and granddaughter of Margaret Lewis of Warrenton.

* David R. Lands graduated from the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Knoxville, Tenn., and was commissioned as a second lieutenant assigned to a reserve component of the U.S. Air Force. Lands completed a six-week, in-resident course with instruction in six major areas of study, including military training, professional development, communicative skills, leadership and management, defense studies and physical training. Lands was a distinguished military graduate and received the Military Achievement Award. He is an education officer assigned to the 192nd Fighter Wing at the Virginia Air National Guard, Richmond. Lands graduated from Kecoughtan High School in 1986 and Christopher Newport University in 1997. He is the son of Marvin E. Lands of Felton, Del., and Carolyn S. Burkhart of San Luis Obispo, Calif., and son-in-law of Harry L. and Eva E. Brewster of Hampton.

* Army Pfc. Dwayne A. Fagan graduated from basic combat military training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During training, Fagan received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid and Army history and traditions. Fagan graduated from Bethel High School in 2001 and is the son of Brenda and Wayne Morris of Newport News.